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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the standalone grenade launchers category.
01 / Overview
RGM-40
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS · POST-COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the standalone grenade launchers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Weapon TypeStandalone Grenade Launcher
- Service Entry Year1997
- Weight2.5 kg
- Calibre40 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeMuzzle loader
- Crew1
- Single-Use / DisposableNo
- Shoulder-FiredYes
- Reload TypeSingle shot
- Sight TypeFlip-up tangent sights
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity76.5 m/s
- Effective Range250 m
- Rate of Fire5
◇Warhead & Effect5MOD.5
- Warhead TypeFragmentation, non-lethal
- HE RoundYes
- HEAT RoundNo
- Tandem ChargeNo
- Thermobaric RoundNo
◆Ammunition2MOD.2
- Ammunition TypesVOG-25, VOG-25P, GRD-40, Gvozd (Nail), tear gas, stun grenades
- Magazine / Drum Capacity1
▤Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1997Production started
- 2000Entered service
29
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS RANKING Standalone Grenade Launchers · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
41STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS10POST-COLD WAR · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS1030RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS31PERFORMANCE/PRICE · STANDALONE GRENADE LAUNCHERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theStandalone Grenade Launcherscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
A portable rocket or missile launcher designed to be operated by a single soldier from the shoulder.
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